Texas Mural Sheds Light On The Significance Of Juneteenth
A Texas historian with the Juneteenth Legacy Project helped lead the charge to create the mural.
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Holidays and Celebrations
President Biden Signs Bill Creating Federal Juneteenth Holiday
Juneteenth, celebrated June 19th, is the date when the last enslaved Black Americans in Texas finally learned they were free following the Civil War.
World Cancer Day Raises Awareness Of Disease And Prevention
First lady Jill Biden spoke with researchers at the National Cancer Institute on World Cancer Day.
Hallmark Is The King Of Christmas Movies — We Found Their Biggest Fans
Hallmark says it has garnered 35 million viewers since October.
Celebrate Juneteenth Through Food
More than 70 Black-owned Chicago restaurants celebrate Juneteenth's 155th year with special menus.
Dream Jobs: Christmas Tree Farmer
Ricky Hoybach runs Country Loving Christmas Tree Farm. He showed Newsy around his dream job.
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Season's Greetings: How Hallmark Creates The Perfect Card
More than 1.2 billion greeting cards will be sent this holiday season. Annie Taylor explains how Hallmark creates the perfect greeting card.
The Difference Between Holiday Blues And True Anxiety Or Depression
There's a difference between feeling down or stressed around the holidays, and an actual mental health condition. What can you do to help with either?
How Two Arab Women Chefs Are Celebrating #AprilIsForArabFood
Using the hashtag, they share their culture and traditions while countering stereotypes of Arabs in the news media.
175 Years Ago, Charles Dickens Helped Shape Christmas As We Know It
Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" helped start conversations about the meaning of the holiday.
Artificial Christmas Trees Vs. The Real Deal: Is One Really Better?
Cost-wise, reusable artificial trees win hands-down. But there are a lot more factors to consider when deciding between a real or fake tree.
What We Know About The Origins Of Thanksgiving
Historians disagree on the details of the first Thanksgiving, but there are a few things we know about how it started.
Separation of Church Not Applicable to Christmas Decorations
The Constitution says church and state are separate, but court rulings suggest context is key to legally display certain Christmas decorations.
Not Into Valentine's Day? Celebrate Taco Tuesday Instead
Who needs love when you have tacos?
5 Things To Do Besides Getting Wasted On New Year's Eve
Because it sucks to have a hangover from hell on the first day of the new year.
What Is Boxing Day, Anyway?
The first weekday after Christmas in the United Kingdom, Canada and several other Commonwealth countries is an official bank holiday.
'Office Christmas Party' Is King Among Raunchy Christmas Movies
Taking the No. 2 spot this week is the one movie all employed adults can relate to. "Office Christmas Party" brought in an estimated $17.5 million.
The History Of The National Christmas Tree
The storied tradition dates back to 1923.
We Lie To Whole Generations Of Kids About Santa, And That's Fine
The Santa Claus myth doesn't appear to do any harm — and it can actually help kids with their critical thinking skills.
New Zealand Takes Secret Santa To A Whole New Level
This year, almost 2,000 people are participating.
Different Table, Different Story: Let's Talk Thanksgiving Traditions
From turkey (roasted or fried) to cranberry sauce (canned or fresh), some Thanksgiving traditions are quintessential.
Why Isn't Election Day A Holiday?
Tuesday isn't exactly a convenient day for most people to vote.
Hold The Bacon: March 7 Is National Cereal Day
You can mark the occasion by digging in to one of these best-selling breakfast cereals.
Want To Get Your Research Paper Some Press? Tie It To Valentine's Day
It's hard to find a connection between Valentine's Day and rare minerals or a new species of plant, but these researchers managed it.
The New Year's Eve Ball Drop, Explained
More than a billion people worldwide watch the ball drop every New Year's Eve.
US Uses More Energy On Christmas Lights Than Some Nations Do All Year
The U.S. uses 6.6 billion kilowatt hours to power Christmas lights each year. Countries like El Salvador and Honduras use less than that in a year.
Why Are All These New Christmas Songs So Depressing?
Several big-name artists surprised fans with sad, depressing Christmas anthems this year, including LCD Soundsystem and Miley Cyrus.
Apparently, It Really 'Tis The Season To Get Engaged
You're not imagining it. Everyone gets engaged during the holidays.
Why Does NORAD Stalk Santa's Epic Sleigh Ride Across The Globe?
The 60-year-old tradition started with a typo in a Sears advertisement.
Festive Films: Which Christmas Movie Made The Most Money?
Take a peek at the top five grossing Christmas films ever made.
